Celtic faces decision on Kelechi Iheanacho's future this summer

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Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Celtic faces decision on Kelechi Iheanacho's future this summer
Summary

Kelechi Iheanacho's future with Celtic is uncertain as concerns about his injury history have risen. Journalist Michael Gannon highlighted that Iheanacho, who has suffered multiple hamstring injuries, could miss significant playing time in the upcoming season. Despite his contributions to Celtic's recent successes, the club may need to choose between extending his contract as a safety net or seeking new strikers to bolster the squad. Celtic may lose key players, making the search for reinforcements critical.

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  • Kelechi Iheanacho's contract decision is pending this summer.
  • Injuries raise concerns about his reliability for next season.
  • Celtic's frontline is weakened with several players potentially leaving.
  • The club may need to recruit additional strikers to support the title bid.
  • Iheanacho has expressed a desire to remain with Celtic.
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  • 9:25 PMYahoo SportsJournalist Raises Valid Questions On Celtic Forward: Keep Him Or Cut Ties This Summer?
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Michael Gannon has laid it bare on the Record Celtic podcast. Kelechi Iheanacho’s future at Parkhead is under a proper cloud, and the journalist didn’t pull his punches. The core issue? Injuries. ...

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